by Josh Portman and Chad Yip

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Caesar led a civil war against the Senate and was declared dictator of Rome
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Octavian was Caesar's great nephew
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Octavian fought with Caesar against Pompey in Caesar's civil war
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After Caesar's assassination, Octavian was named Caesar's heir

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A close friend of Julius Caesar
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Ruled with Caesar for many years
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Invited to be a Consul, 44 BCE
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Fled Rome for Alexandria
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In 27 BCE Octavian defeated Antony in the
Battle of Actium
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Antony and Cleopatra killed
themselves shortly thereafter

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After the death of Caesar,
Mark Antony was unwilling to give up his property or assets to Octavian
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Presented the Ludi Victoriae
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to the people.
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The Senate made Octavian a senator and asked his aid in the wars that had begun as a result of Caesar's assassination.
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Defeated Antony's legions at Mutina in April of 43 BCE o Resulted in Octavian being given the rank and powers of a consul, and as Caesar's adopted heir became Gaius Julius
Caesar Octavianus

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Formed a second triumvirate with Antony and
Marcus Lepidus on Nov. 27, 43 BCE and thus ruled
Africa, Sicily, and Sardinia.
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Antony joined him in the common cause of defeating
Brutus, Cassius, and the party of liberators.
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Had no intention of declaring himself a dictator.
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Was no great military commander, relied on Agrippa to fight for him. Agrippa won the Battle of Actium for
Octavian.
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Realized that by maintaining the Republican institutions and ensuring the prosperity of all Roman
Traditions, he could help Rome achieve its destined greatness.

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